Jeep Medium Driftwood Metallic (matt) (VF7) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color is the hallmark of the rugged, two-tone aesthetic that defined the early 2000s Jeep era. While most colors aim for a high-shine finish, this specific shade was designed to give your Grand Cherokee a grounded, utilitarian appearance, primarily appearing on the bumpers and lower body cladding. It is a sophisticated, earth-toned beige that bridges the gap between a metallic and a flat finish. Since your Jeep has likely spent the last two decades facing the sun and the road, the original trim might look a bit more "thirsty" or faded than the fresh paint in your hand, making this touch-up essential for restoring that factory-fresh contrast.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish with a low-gloss, matte character. Unlike standard body paint, you are working with metallic flakes suspended in a flat base. This presents a unique challenge: because there is no high-gloss clear coat to act as a lens and hide imperfections, the way you lay down the flakes is everything. If the paint pools or goes on too heavy, the metallic particles will clump together, creating dark, blotchy spots known as mottling. To get that smooth, industrial look, you need thin, even layers that allow the metallic bits to sit flat on the surface.

Best Practices

You can usually find your paint code on the driver's side door jamb sticker or stamped onto a metal plate located on the radiator support under the hood. Before you spray or dab Jeep Medium Driftwood Metallic (matt) (check for code VF7), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is critical because the metallic flakes are heavier than the pigment and will settle at the bottom of the container. Test the color on the included card to see how the matte finish dries before touching the vehicle. When you start, keep the container moving at all times to ensure the flow is consistent. If you are using a pen or brush, use light strokes to avoid dragging the metallic flakes into a pile.